13/9/65 Nr. 7 Zufälliger Polygonzug
This work is also titled as “Polygonal Course No. 7” [Reichhardt 1971, p.66], “Zufälliger Polygonzug” [Piehler, 2002, Fig. 39] or “Polygonenzug” [Programm-Information PI-21, 1966, p. 11].
Random elements defining the random polygon:
- Number of vertices of polygon
- Direction of each edge of the polygon.
- Length of each edge of the polygon.
[cf. Nake et al., 1966, p. 11]
For more explanation read “13/9/65 Nr. 3 Zufälliger Polygonzug”. Both drawings were generated during the same night of 13 September, 1965, by the same program and the same parameter settings for random choices.
drawing, b/w, computer-generated
Pen-and-ink drawing on paper
Indian ink on paper
Size: 40 × 40 cm
Hardware: ZUSE Graphomat Z64
Program: COMPART ER 56
Of the original computer drawing (pen-and-ink) an unknown number exist, estimated at between 20 and 30. There also exists a silkscreen printing (edition of 40). All drawings and prints are signed by hand (pencil) on reverse. Computer-generated signature at lower right: NAKE/ER56/Z64.
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